We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit group working to prevent authoritarianism. This account is owned and operated by Protect Democracy United. Follow us on other platforms ➡️ https://protdem.org/m/stay-connectedhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mu6l244rvs2h🚨 Status Update: Rapidly Escalating NEW — We cover Trump’s new trade war bypassing Congressional power and other moves to consolidate his own while continuing to face loses in court. Get the latest “weather report” from our experts about the latest authoritarian actions: protdem.org/execpower29 Aug 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu6l244rvs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mu5tl7b4wy2dThis back-to-school season, our team is supporting Gen Z students with our Gen Z Election Defense Toolkit—a practical guide created *by and for* young voters to counter efforts to suppress their voices. Start here: protdem.org/genztoolkit28 Aug 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5tl7b4wy2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mu3bz6zp4k22NEW: We cover three major stories depicting how the Trump administration is deploying federal power to subvert our elections and avoid accountability. Swipe through to spot the subversion →27 Aug 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3bz6zp4k22https://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mu5kmxvgw52c🗣️ ATTN Students: Back-to-school and election season overlap this year. Now is the time to get the resources you need to help your friends, roommates, and classmates get involved in our democracy. Check out our resources to help your campus get ready to vote 👇 https://protectdemocracy.org/how-you-can-protect-democracy/?action-slideout=students-help-your-campus-get-ready-to-vote28 Aug 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5kmxvgw52chttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mu42l7gdzy2iVoting by mail remains safe, secure, & protected by state law. Confusion around USPS, legal back-and-forth, and ensuing headlines are part of the administration’s plans to make us question the elections process. We’re not letting the noise derail us, ensure your voice is heard: protdem.org/4hYSqnY28 Aug 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu42l7gdzy2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mu42l7gdzy2iVoting by mail remains safe, secure, & protected by state law. Confusion around USPS, legal back-and-forth, and ensuing headlines are part of the administration’s plans to make us question the elections process. We’re not letting the noise derail us, ensure your voice is heard: protdem.org/4hYSqnY28 Aug 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu42l7gdzy2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mu3sxncbqz2bThe CA Legislature just passed the #NoKingsAct, heading to Gov. Newsom. If signed, residents gain the right to sue federal agents like ICE for violating their constitutional rights—making CA the 5th state to offer the right, reaching +70M Americans. Cameron Kistler, who testified in support: https://protectdemocracy.org/work/protect-democracy-applauds-california-legislatures-passage-of-the-no-kings-act/27 Aug 2026 21:43 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3sxncbqz2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mu3d4aioht2p@ianbassin.bsky.social joined @legalafmtn.bsky.social to discuss how Trump has learned from history to abuse presidential powers, and explain his admin’s three-part strategy to subvert our elections — deceive the public, disrupt our election process, and deny results Trump doesn’t like. Watch ⬇️ https://youtu.be/hq7glV0Aftk?si=ILtiinKsphWbm-zb&t=26827 Aug 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3d4aioht2phttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mu3bz6zp4k22NEW: We cover three major stories depicting how the Trump administration is deploying federal power to subvert our elections and avoid accountability. Swipe through to spot the subversion →27 Aug 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3bz6zp4k22https://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mu3262flaj2pCivic participation looks different for everyone. Made By Us developed a quiz that helps you discover whether you're a Nurturer, Connector, Amplifier, or Defender. Take the quiz and find activities to get involved that fit you. Check out this out and more at our action page: protdem.org/actions27 Aug 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3262flaj2phttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mtzk4u5vlm2uHow to end the gerrymandering wars and two-party doom loop? @farbodnagra.bsky.social makes the case for proportional representation. Catch the full discussion between Farbod, @amandacarpenter.bsky.social and @zackbeauchamp.bsky.social on American democracy after Trump. 🔗 protdem.org/3UlkA2K27 Aug 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzk4u5vlm2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mtwpjsphoc2hNEW: We filed an amicus brief w/ Ciresi Conlin LLP on behalf of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, @chkbal.bsky.social and @cato.org supporting the Minnesota 15 defendants' motion for discovery against the Trump admin to uncover how federal agencies surveilled everyday citizens. 🧵⬇️25 Aug 2026 20:59 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwpjsphoc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mtuj6ghofi2iNEW: Protect Democracy’s Justin Vail breaks down the White House strategy to subvert our elections — and efforts across the pro-democracy movement to protect the will of voters. Read more by @kevrector.bsky.social and @justinemcdaniel.bsky.social ⬇️ https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-08-23/will-trump-interfere-in-midterms-democrats-their-allies-are-preparing25 Aug 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtuj6ghofi2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mtugq23kvs25Tonight, SCOTUS lifted one lower-court block on the executive order targeting voter lists and mail voting. What the Court explicitly *did not* do: rule that the order is legal. And nothing about tonight's ruling changes voters' ability to vote by mail in the midterms. Here’s why ⬇️24 Aug 2026 23:16 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtugq23kvs25https://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mttirc5kln2uNEW: We’re tracking the Trump admin's mounting hurdles as it tries to subvert the midterms and resorts to illegal tactics to try tilting the playing field. Explore the latest from our Authoritarian Action Watch breaking down threats to our democratic systems. https://protdem.org/elections24 Aug 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttirc5kln2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mtrypiluxp2jACTION: The Fair Elections Center, a nonpartisan voting rights organization, has made it easy for everyone to find free, state-specific voting guides covering things like registration and mail ballot deadlines, ID requirements and more. Check out your state voting guide here: https://fairelectionscenter.org/24 Aug 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtrypiluxp2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mtqycezryg2pNaked weaponization of national security isn't just wrong and illegal — it’s also bad politics. @raders.bsky.social covers what withholding disaster aid funding has to do with the midterms and why it's likely to backfire on Trump. Read the briefing ⬇️ https://protdem.org/4wJOZW323 Aug 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtqycezryg2phttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mtpial6wsb2p🚨 Status Update: Improving In the latest AAW update, we detail how attempts to subvert the 2026 elections are facing major hurdles, even as the administration tries illegal tactics like withholding disaster relief to tilt the playing field. Read more here: protdem.org/elections23 Aug 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtpial6wsb2phttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mtohth6b342wATTN. Small Business Owners - Ready to turn your small business into a force for community good this election season? Join @integrity-mttrs.bsky.social to learn how your business can help their teams vote. Details ⬇️ 🗓️ FRI AUG 28 🕐 10AM PT / 1PM ET 🔗 https://protdem.org/3S5pIY922 Aug 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtohth6b342whttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mtmxrnybmy2iState leaders can act right now to get back the money that the Trump administration's corruption stole. But what about an unwilling Congress? Our latest for @ms.now outlines how the midterm results could supercharge White House accountability and protect the public purse. https://www.ms.now/opinion/trump-slush-fund-white-house-corruption22 Aug 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmxrnybmy2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mtmacpxsp62bA new Reuters poll shows most Americans are starting to see Trump's corruption: https://protdem.org/4goMK4o With the midterms ahead, we need to forcefully call out the WH's strategy for what it is — an attempt to subvert our elections so they can continue the grift. Here's what to watch out for ⬇️21 Aug 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmacpxsp62bhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mtlxejs2wj2c"This is a dark but predictable escalation in the administration’s deceive, disrupt, deny strategy against the elections," writes @raders.bsky.social on Trump's latest move to use disaster relief as political collateral. Get the details: https://protdem.org/4wJOZW321 Aug 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlxejs2wj2chttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mtkhcqoxb52pNEW: the How You Can Protect Democracy hub has four new concrete actions added this week. They range from a few minutes to a few hours. See them all here: protdem.org/actions https://protectdemocracy.org/how-you-can-protect-democracy/#actions21 Aug 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtkhcqoxb52p